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Close-up of a thick brownie cookie held in hand, showing a shiny crackled top finished with flaky sea salt and a dense, fudgy chocolate texture.
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Brownie Cookies

These Brownie Cookies have those signature wrinkly tops with rich, soft, and fudgy centers. It's the perfect mix between a brownie and cookie and will satisfy both of those cravings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brownie Cookies, Brownie Recipes, Brownies Recipe, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie, Cookie Recipe, Dessert Recipe, Dessert Recipes, Easy Brownies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Easy Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe, One Bowl Dessert, Quick Dessert
Servings: 6 large cookies

Equipment

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted (113 g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 50 g
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour 95 g
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Chocolate

  • ½ cup chocolate chips 85 g, optional

Optional Garnish

  • Flaky salt

Instructions

  • While the oven preheats to 350°F (175°C), whisk the melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar for one full minute until well combined.
  • Whisk in the eggs and vanilla for about 2 minutes until the mixture looks smooth, pale, and shiny.
  • Fold in the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips if using until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoon portions into tall mounds on a parchment lined baking sheet without flattening.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes until the edges are set and the tops look shiny.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes until the tops wrinkle and the centers firm slightly.
  • Optionally garnish with flaky salt.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g